General Info
Title
Portrait of Júlio de Mesquita
Description
Composition in black and white. Contour lines, shaded overlapping lines taking advantage of the rough texture of the support. Portrait of man's head, occupying the central area of support, against plain background with slight shading to the left of the figure. The portrayed faces, slightly off to the right, has short hair, slightly gray and fallen wave on the forehead, which is wide; thick eyebrows, bright eyes shining, small nose, thick mustache, lips closed, rounded chin and neck slightly indicated. The on the right side is in shadow area, which goes beyond the head and darkens the outline of the face in the background.
Location Created
Author
Candido PortinariPerson
About
About Person
Júlio de MesquitaPerson
Support and Technique
Collection
Collection
Dimensions
Height (cm)
42.5
Width (cm)
34.5
Signature and annotation
Annotation
Signed and dated at bottom left "Portinari 936"
Annotation Others
On paper affixed to back of frame, inscription "Portinari 1936”; label from Casa Mendes.
Relations
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